2023 Herdade do Sobroso Arche Branco

Herdade do Sobroso is located in Vidigueira in the Alentejo region. This is one of the oldest wine regions in Portugal. In the beautiful Alentejo, Herdade do Sobroso enjoys a perfect location with its vineyards situated on the banks of the Guadiana River and its tributary, the Rio dos Patos, or the River of the Ducks. Consequently, the ducks on the labels are its trademark. It is the perfect setting for the ripening of the grapes, a luxury few vineyards enjoy, which partly explains why this winery can produce very fine wines, as there is never a water shortage. In addition to the fact that there is sufficient water, this region benefits from the influence of the ocean, which ensures healthy ripening, and the wind keeps the vineyards healthier without the need to use chemicals.

The Arche is the flagship and top model of Herdade do Sobroso. It is produced in very limited quantities and only in the best years. The Arche Branco is a new version that sees the light of day with the 2021 vintage. This beautiful Herdade do Sobroso Arche Branco is a blend of Arinto and Antão Vaz. The grapes come from special plots and selected vines. These vines are pruned very rigorously so that only a very limited amount (less than 1 kg) is harvested from each vine, but these grapes are of the very best quality. Everything in the process is done by hand. After fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine ages for 12 months in new 500-liter French oak barrels and undergoes a further 14 months of bottle aging in the estate's cellars.

In the glass, the Arche Branco has a beautiful golden color and an intense aroma, full of sensations of grapefruit, orange peel, honey, and spices. Intense, with tremendous freshness, perfect balance, and elegance, with a captivating and distinctive finish. The wine is already very beautiful to drink, though it does require decanting; however, it can also age well in the cellar for 10+ years and will refine even further. A beautiful acidity accompanied by lovely fruit. This is a wine for meditation and can easily rival a (much more expensive) Burgundy.

Fun fact : The Arche from Herdade do Sobroso is a tribute to the founder of Ginestal Machado. The name ARCHÉ is a Greek name meaning "Head," and together with the spelling of the E, this forms a "Tékton," which means "creator." Together, the word "architect" is formed, or the Head-Creator. In the 'Attachments' tab, you will find the official factsheet for this fine wine. We will automatically send this to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to pick up the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address.